Brock Lesnar is set to crash "The Biggest Event of the Summer."
"The Beast," a product of "Monday Night RAW," is set to clash with "SmackDown Live's" Randy Orton in an inter promotional match at SummerSlam on Aug. 21 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The bout is a part of a triple main event that will see Seth Rollins face Finn Balor for the newly minted WWE Universal Championship for the flagship show and Dean Ambrose defend his WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler on the Blue Brand.
Though Lensar is arguably the biggest draw in the company, the WWE may have to consider putting Orton over him.
Lesnar is currently the center of a huge controversy in the UFC after he reportedly failed two anti-doping tests administered by the USDA. The failed tests could lead to a ban by the UFC.
Not only is the failed test a bad look for the WWE -- a company that has its own wellness policy, but didn't catch Lesnar doing anything -- it's also disrespectful to Vince McMahon's organization.
Sure, Lesnar has plowed through nearly everyone he's faced and has left a sea of carnage in his wake, but it's not like "The Viper" is a slouch. A loss to Orton also wouldn't damage Lesnar going forward.
The WWE went out on a limb to allow Lesnar a one-fight appearance at UFC 200 against Mark Hunt. While the WWE obviously had a lot to gain from this -- which includes the MMA promotion hyping SummerSlam -- it was also a big risk.
If Lesnar got seriously injured, it could have soiled the WWE's plans for him. The WWE deserves the benefit of the doubt as well as it's possible Lesnar didn't start using the banned substance until he prepared for his comeback to the Octagon.
Lesnar has gone on record as saying he's only in business for himself, and the failed test proves this. All the hype for SummerSlam and Lesnar's return to the UFC has been sullied by his doing violation.
It hurts the WWE and has somewhat put a damper on the momentum heading into SummerSlam.
Much like the WWE has done to Roman Reigns following his 30-day ban for violating the company's wellness policy, the organization may have no choice but to book Lesnar to lose at SummerSlam.
Orton scratched and clawed his way back from a shoulder injury to earn this match, it's only right that he goes over come SummerSlam on Aug. 21.
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